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Show - 97 - red eggs nestled in them. The golden crust, sprinkled with Sesame seeds, gave forth an aroma which was difficult to resist. Each loaf was placed with loving care on the table. Lamb, which no Easter dinner could be served without, was the main meat dish. The juicy baked hams, stuffed grape leaves which were especially prepared by Grandmama Bravos, spinich and cheese pies, mounds of spaghetti smothered in a special sauce which had been in the family for many years. Tossed green salads, garnished with the old fashioned Greek dressing. Not to mention all the plates piled high with goat's cheese, olives and various vegetables. As always, and almost the best of all, the seafood; luscious crab and lobster meats and shrimps which were immersed in a savory dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and oregano. It was only on special days of the year that Grandpapa Bravos' oldest wine was taken from the special barrel in the basement of Gaven House and served at the table. A clear and glowing Napa Burgundy that shone in the tall stemmed glasses. The tables were decorated with bouquets of flowers picked that very morning and baskets of colored eggs, placed at intervals, so that just before dinner was started all could select one egg and knock its crown on the per- "Christos Anestee" "Alethee son's sitting beside him and say "Christ Has Arisen", and in answer "Truly, Nos Anestee" He Has Arisen." It was fun for the youngsters to see how long they could keep striking their neighbor's egg without cracking their own. Maddie and Tom were waiting for them when they returned from church All was in readiness for the family and guests. The Stan-dish's were able to greet their family and friends in the garden of Gaven House for the first time, and it was really an old fashioned get-together.' After dinner, towards dusk, all started to sing the old folk songs and soon the dancing began. When the first note was struck on the clarinet, Vicky was there to lead the dancers. Her tapping feet never stopped, and her deep concentration in the intricate steps of the ancient dances always |
